The Legal Services Act 2007 (Commencement No. 8, Transitory and Transitional Provisions) Order 2010

Transitional provisions

This section has no associated Explanatory Memorandum

8.—(1) From 31st December 2011 proceedings described in paragraph (2) will be—

(a)treated as a complaint which falls within the jurisdiction of the ombudsman scheme as established by section 125; and

(b)considered in accordance with the ombudsman scheme rules and with Part 6 of the 2007 Act.

(2) Proceedings for the purpose of paragraph (1) are—

(a)proceedings described in article 7 which at 31st December 2011 have not been determined by the Legal Services Ombudsman in accordance with the provisions of that article; and

(b)any other allegations otherwise being investigated by the Legal Services Ombudsman which at 31st December 2011 have not been determined.